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Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Nainggolan suggests new head coach for Roma: ‘Did better than Mourinho'
Former Giallorossi midfielder Radja Nainggolan has weighed in on the debate over the next permanent Roma head coach after Claudio Ranieri steps into a directorship role at the end of the season, suggesting that a return for club legend Daniele De Rossi should be considered. Two of Nainggolan's former clubs, Inter and Roma, face off in Serie A on Sunday afternoon. Inter are still pushing for the Serie A title, while the Giallorossi have picked up more points than any other side in the division this calendar year. Advertisement 'The Nerazzurri have players with the right personality to overcome the last two defeats. I would like Roma to continue on their positive streak, but the level between the squads is different, and there will be a desire to react in San Siro,' the former Belgium international said in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. Nainggolan suggests De Rossi return for Roma: 'Better than Mourinho' Also among the topics of discussion was the next Roma head coach. A large selection of names have been linked with a move to the Stadio Olimpico, including Massimiliano Allegri and Roberto Mancini at various stages, but recent reports suggest that the frontrunners include Maurizio Sarri, Stefano Pioli, Vincenzo Montella and Patrick Vieira. ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Daniele De Rossi looks on prior to the Serie A match against Empoli at Stadio Olimpico on August 25, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Nainggolan, however, believes that the Giallorossi would be wise to re-appoint De Rossi, who was dismissed four games into the 2024-25 season and replaced by Ivan Juric, who himself was sacked just a few months later. 'The name for me has always been De Rossi, who did better than Mourinho when he first came into the Roma dugout. He deserved more time,' Nainggolan told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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Ex-Belgium midfielder Nainggolan charged in drug trafficking probe
Former Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan was charged on Tuesday as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking on an international scale, a day after he was arrested, the Brussels prosecutor's office said. The 36-year-old footballer was charged with "participating in a criminal organisation" and then conditionally released, his lawyer Mounir Souidi told media after a hearing in Brussels. Nainggolan was among 18 suspects arrested following a series of 30 searches carried out on Monday morning in the northern province of Antwerp, as well as in the Brussels area. Ten of them were imprisoned after being brought before a judge. The majority of those held face charges of "importation, transport and selling of drugs without permission" and with the "participation in organised crime as leaders". Nainggolan was released on bail as he was charged with being a "member" of the organisation and not a "leader". "The investigation concerns alleged facts of importation of cocaine from South America to Europe, via the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium," prosecutors said in a statement on Monday. In addition to 2.7 kilos (six pounds) of cocaine, police seized around half a million euros ($521,000) in cash and gold coins, a stash of jewellery, and luxury watches including two worth some 360,000 euros each. They further seized three firearms, two bullet-proof vests and 14 vehicles, prosecutors said. Antwerp-born Nainggolan came out of retirement last week to join a lower-tier Belgian side -- adding a final spell to a long career that saw him play 30 matches and score six goals for the national team. Having played for Italian teams Cagliari, Inter Milan and Roma, he had been without a club since last summer before signing with Belgian second-tier outfit Lokeren last week. He marked his debut with a goal at the weekend in Lokeren's 1-1 home draw to K. Lierse. He had previously returned from Italy to Belgium in the summer of 2021 to join Royal Antwerp. A tattooed midfielder known for his off-field antics, he parted ways with Antwerp in early 2023. A few months earlier he had been suspended for being caught smoking an electronic cigarette on the bench, according to Belgian media. mad/def/iwd/nf
Arab News
28-01-2025
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Ex-Belgium midfielder Nainggolan charged in drug trafficking probe
BRUSSELS: Former Belgium midfielder Radja Nainggolan was charged on Monday as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking on an international scale, a day after he was arrested, the Brussels prosecutor's office said. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Radja Nainggolan has been ARRESTED by Brussels police after allegedly being involved in an international drug trafficking network. Nainggolan is currently under investigation in connection with the alleged import of cocaine from South America to Europe, via the port of… — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) January 28, 2025 'The investigation concerns alleged facts of importation of cocaine from South America to Europe, via the port of Antwerp, and its redistribution in Belgium,' prosecutors said in a statement on Monday. In addition to 2.7 kilos (six pounds) of cocaine, police seized around half a million euros ($521,000) in cash and gold coins, a stash of jewelry, and luxury watches including two worth some 360,000 euros each. They further seized three firearms, two bullet-proof vests and 14 vehicles, prosecutors said. Antwerp-born Nainggolan came out of retirement last week to join a lower-tier Belgian side — adding a final spell to a long career that saw him play 30 matches and score six goals for the national team. Having played for Italian teams Cagliari, Inter Milan and Roma, he had been without a club since last summer before signing with Belgian second-tier outfit Lokeren last week. He marked his debut with a goal at the weekend in Lokeren's 1-1 home draw to K. Lierse. He had previously returned from Italy to Belgium in the summer of 2021 to join Royal Antwerp. A tattooed midfielder known for his off-field antics, he parted ways with Antwerp in early 2023. A few months earlier he had been suspended for being caught smoking an electronic cigarette on the bench, according to Belgian media.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
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Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan charged in cocaine trafficking probe
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been charged with participation in a criminal organization as part of a probe into cocaine trafficking, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said Tuesday. The prosecutor's office said the 36-year-old Nainggolan was released on conditions. His next court date was not specified. The investigation focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Nainggolan's arrest had been announced Monday after federal police carried out searches in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels. They said they seized 2.7 kilos (nearly 6 lbs) of cocaine along with cash and luxury items. Sixteen arrests had been made. It was not immediately known if Nainggolan has legal representation to respond. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play for second-tier Belgian team Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. The central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan. ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Associated Press
Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan charged in cocaine trafficking probe
BRUSSELS (AP) — Former Belgium international Radja Nainggolan has been charged with participation in a criminal organization as part of a probe into cocaine trafficking, the Brussels public prosecutor's office said Tuesday. The prosecutor's office said the 36-year-old Nainggolan was released on conditions. His next court date was not specified. The investigation focuses on the alleged importation of cocaine from South America via the port of Antwerp and its redistribution in Belgium, the office said. Nainggolan's arrest had been announced Monday after federal police carried out searches in the province of Antwerp and in and around Brussels. They said they seized 2.7 kilos (nearly 6 lbs) of cocaine along with cash and luxury items. Sixteen arrests had been made. It was not immediately known if Nainggolan has legal representation to respond. After several months without a club, Nainggolan came out of retirement to play for second-tier Belgian team Lokeren-Temse. He celebrated his debut with a goal straight from a corner kick last weekend. Nainggolan has made 30 appearances for Belgium but has not played for the Red Devils since March 2018. The central midfielder spent most of his career in Italy, notably playing for Roma and Inter Milan.
